President [HT-1003799]

VisionSpark•Stockton, CA

5h•$180,000 - $230,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you a bold, execution-driven leader who thrives in high-growth, founder-led environments and knows how to turn vision into disciplined results? Do you thrive in high-growth, founder-led environments where structure is needed but culture must be protected? Are you emotionally mature, financially sharp, and confident enough to challenge a visionary CEO in the spirit of building something exceptional? Are you a strategic operator who sees the big picture, develops leaders with accountability, and creates clarity without killing the culture? If so, we are looking for you! Our ideal President is: Strategic & Forward-Thinking: You see years ahead, connect operational decisions to long-term outcomes, and build runway instead of short-term patches. Operationally Disciplined: You’re process-oriented, KPI-driven, and relentless about execution without becoming bureaucratic. Emotionally Mature & Assertive: Having backbone without ego, you can challenge, make hard people decisions, and remain fair and steady under pressure. Financially Sharp: You understand P&L ownership, margin discipline, inventory health, and ROI-based decision making at scale. Culture Carrier & Mentor: Continuously develops leaders, reinforces accountability, and protects a high-urgency, low-drama environment. Action-Oriented & Proactive – Anticipates issues before they become problems and moves with urgency in a fast-paced environment. Our ideal President will bring structure to scale, clarity to complexity, and accountability to every department while preserving the entrepreneurial spirit and strong culture that have made WhisperKOOL successful. You will unify and strengthen the leadership team, implement measurable discipline across operations, and ensure consistent execution tied directly to profitability and long-term growth. By translating vision into structured action, you will free the CEO to focus on innovation and market expansion while you fortify the company’s operational backbone. The result will be a more scalable, financially disciplined organization positioned for sustained growth and enduring impact.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive leadership experience overseeing multi-department operations within a manufacturing or product-based organization.
5+ years of full P&L ownership at a $20M+ revenue scale, including budgeting, forecasting, margin management, and cash flow oversight.
Proven success implementing KPI-driven accountability systems and leading disciplined execution across departments.
Experience partnering directly with a founder or visionary CEO, translating strategy into structured operational execution.

Nice To Haves

Experience scaling or professionalizing a $50M–$75M manufacturing organization.
Oversight of HR functions including performance management, compensation planning, and leadership development.
Led ERP implementation, systems modernization, or operational infrastructure upgrades.
Experience managing distributor-based, dealer-based, or contractor-driven sales channels.
Track record in engineered products or mechanical manufacturing (HVAC, refrigeration, or similar).
Familiarity with EOS®, Lencioni’s The Advantage, or other structured leadership frameworks.
Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations, Finance, Engineering, or related field (MBA or advanced degree a plus).
Bilingual communication skills considered a plus (Spanish/English)
Exposure small to mid-sized, founder-led or entrepreneurial organizations, with a track record of sustained tenure and long-term leadership impact.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee daily operations across production, supply chain, logistics, sales, customer support, finance, HR, and administration.
Build, document, and continuously improve standardized operating procedures across all departments.
Implement KPI scorecards and enforce measurable accountability.
Own company-level budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance.
Drive margin improvement, cash flow optimization, and disciplined inventory management.
Ensure accurate reporting and ROI-based operational decision making aligned with long-term growth objectives.
Lead, mentor, and hold accountable department heads and emerging leaders.
Establish structured performance management, role clarity, and leadership development initiatives.
Oversee hiring, organizational design, and guide difficult personnel decisions with fairness and firmness.
Ensure disciplined execution of sales strategies across distributor and dealer channels.
Oversee fulfillment, warehousing, warranty, and technical support operations.
Strengthen cross-functional alignment from order to delivery to service to elevate customer experience.
Lead ERP modernization and systems integration initiatives.
Build operational infrastructure that supports scalable revenue growth.
Ensure production readiness and cross-functional execution for new product launches.
Serve as a unified operational partner to the founder and Visionary.
Translate Visionary strategy into actionable quarterly priorities and execution plans.
Provide clear, data-driven reporting while anticipating and addressing risks before they impact growth or culture.